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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,135.06, 437,049.62 and 221,261.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,135.06, 437,049.62 and 221,261.90 is: 331,019.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,135.06 : 437,049.62 = 221,261.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,135.06/437,049.62 = 221,261.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,135.06x = 437,049.62 × 221,261.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,135.06x = 96,702,428,209.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,702,428,209.17/292,135.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,019.60

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